Imagine gearing up for an important dinner with fashion icon Anna Wintour, only to find yourself at a surprise proposal from your boyfriend instead—what a twist! This was the experience of actress Nina Dobrev when Shaun White popped the question in a cleverly orchestrated event that combined romance and theatricality.
Dobrev and White shared details of their engagement with Vogue, bringing the story full circle. Understanding that Dobrev, who is known for her organizational skills, rarely experiences surprises, White devised an elaborate plan to shock her. While Dobrev had guessed that a proposal might happen during their trip to South Africa for The Earthshot Prize Ceremony, White had other ideas. He decided to propose weeks earlier in New York, using a fake invitation to entice Dobrev into going out.
To throw her off the scent, White enlisted his publicist to create a believable invitation to a nonexistent CDFA/Vogue dinner with Anna Wintour. Dobrev was so convinced by the ruse that she even dressed up glamorously for the occasion, only to find White waiting for her beneath an arch of white roses when she arrived at The Golden Swan. Overwhelmed, she described going into shock at the moment, humorously questioning where Wintour was amidst the unexpected proposal.
Despite the initial confusion, Dobrev happily accepted, and their friends and family joined in the celebration afterward. While Wintour was absent, there’s a lighthearted expectation that she’ll make an appearance at their wedding.
This heartwarming story highlights the lengths to which we can go to capitalize on love and surprises, and showcases the joy and creativity involved in crafting memorable life moments. Dobrev and White’s engagement certainly adds another delightful chapter to their relationship, reminding us that sometimes the best moments are the ones that take us completely by surprise.